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Sight Bandar Hilir, Malacca

Stadthuys and Dutch Square

A sight in Bandar Hilir, Malacca, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Stadthuys and Dutch Square in Bandar Hilir, Malacca
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Why go

Red Dutch colonial buildings and Christ Church around a central square.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Malacca, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with St. Paul's Hill and A Famosa and Chung Wah Chicken Rice Ball.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Bandar Hilir
Price
$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Malacca, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    St. Paul's Hill and A Famosa

    Hilltop church ruins and the surviving gate of the 1511 Portuguese fortress.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Chung Wah Chicken Rice Ball

    Corner shop serving Hainanese chicken with rice pressed into balls.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Melaka River Cruise

    Boat ride past murals, old warehouses and the Kampung Morten village.

    Activity · 0.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum

    Guided tours of a richly furnished Peranakan townhouse on Heeren Street.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Jonker Street Night Market

    Weekend night market of snacks, trinkets and antiques along Jalan Hang Jebat.

    Shopping · 0.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    The Geographer Cafe

    Corner bar-cafe in a restored shophouse on Jonker Street, with live music some nights.

    Drinks · 0.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Stadthuys and Dutch Square is a stop on our Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Malacca run from 29°C in December to 30°C in April; November is usually the wettest month. For Stadthuys and Dutch Square itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Malacca from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Malacca weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
The Stadthuys, Banda Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia
Coordinates
2.19417, 102.24956
Destination
Malacca, Malaysia

Stadthuys and Dutch Square: quick answers

How much time do you need at Stadthuys and Dutch Square?

Plan on about an hour at Stadthuys and Dutch Square. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Stadthuys and Dutch Square?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Go early before the heat and the trishaw crowds.

Where is Stadthuys and Dutch Square?

Stadthuys and Dutch Square is at The Stadthuys, Banda Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia, in Bandar Hilir. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Stadthuys and Dutch Square?

Stadthuys and Dutch Square appears on Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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